CVE-2026-68410: wifi: libertas: fix memory leak in helper_firmware_cb()
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Memory leak in Libertas WiFi firmware callback handler.
- Who is affected
- Systems running affected Linux kernel versions with Libertas WiFi adapter.
- Urgency
- Medium severity (CVSS 5.5) and not exploited; standard update cycle acceptable.
- Action
- Apply Linux kernel security patch for CVE-2026-68410 or update to patched kernel version.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68410
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-684100.21% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 11% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-68410 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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